In this solo episode, I reframe “low-demand” beyond crisis triage and into a proactive, sustainable practice. I explain why dropping demands only in the moment can leave parents burned out—and how to move toward durable drops that create real ease and joy for everyone. Using a concrete “can’t get out of bed for school” example, I show you how to become a demand detective, uncover the deeper beliefs and personal history driving our pressure, and design accommodations that actually work. We also tackle internally driven demands (especially with teens), dismantling the cultural “shoulds,” and why believing yourself is the first liberating step to building a life that fits your child—and you.

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• Low Demand Parenting book: a love letter to exhausted, overwhelmed parents everywhere. Get the first chapter free!
• Why is everything with my kid so hard?: Take the quiz to find your first step forward!
• Low Demand Parenting Blog: a treasure trove of low demand wisdom

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